Srinagar, Apr 30: A multi-agency counter-terrorist exercise was conducted at the Srinagar international airport here on Thursday to evaluate real-time scenario simulation and response protocols through coordinated deployment of specialised units, officials said.

The CISF at Srinagar airport conducted the annual counter-terrorist mock exercise in coordination with CRPF, local police, Airports Authority of India (AAI), BCAS, and other key stakeholders, the officials said.

They said the exercise evaluated response protocols through the coordinated deployment of specialized units, real-time scenario simulation, and comprehensive testing of actions as per the Counter-Terrorist Contingency Plan, including communication channels, evacuation drills, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.

Such exercises play a vital role in enhancing operational readiness by identifying potential gaps, strengthening response capabilities through practical training, and reinforcing collective vigilance and synergy among all airport security stakeholders, the officials added.–(PTI)